instrument name missing

[test_man]

Hi,
I am new to labview. I have created an instrument driver in CVI and imported into labview. Evrerything seems to work fine but in my function palatte I can't see my instrument name. I see all classes fine.
I have attached my screenshot for ref.
Please help.

Thanks.
Sheetal

[AESulzer]

Sheetal,

To change the name of a sub-palette (like the one you've created for your instrument driver), follow these simple steps:

1) In the block diagram menu bar, select Tools->Advanced->Edit Palette Views...
2) In the Functions palette that pops up, navigate to the instrument driver icon.
3) Right-click the instrument driver icon and select "Rename Submenu..."
4) Enter a new name for the instrument driver and click OK.
5) Hit the "Save Changes" button in the "Edit Controls and Functions Palettes" window.

Regards,

E. Sulzer
Applications Engineer
National Instruments

[test_man]

Great. Thanks for the answer. But as you can see in that picture I do have another instrument HP34401A and I think I did not name that instrument manually like you suggested.
Shouldn't Labview just put instrument name automatically?

Again, thanks for your answer.

Sheetal

[Dennis_Knutson]

Usually, the name is added automatically. I believe the importer gets all of this information from the .fp file (or possibly the .hlp file). You might want to check the LabWindows forum and post your files.

[AESulzer]

Sheetal,

The CVI to LabVIEW instrument converter should label the submenus, but that name is determined through the configuration window of the converter rather than automatically. For instance, if you left the prefix field blank, then it would register as a blank name. Next time you convert a driver, be sure to pay careful attention to all of the fields in the configuration window, and if the driver comes through without a name again, you can always rename it using the method from the post above.

Regards,

E. Sulzer
Applications Engineer
National Instruments

[Dennis_Knutson]

I don't use the convert often but I tried it with the CVI version of the HP34970A. The Instrument prefix was filled in automatically.